ageing

[ey-jing] / ˈeɪ dʒɪŋ /

VERB

become older

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deteriorate develop get along grow grow up mature

STRONG

decline mellow push ripen wane

WEAK

grow feeble grow old

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease decrease halt lessen stop

STRONG

increase rise

Example Sentences

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IG analyst Tony Sycamore pointed out that Tehran could be more willing to strike a deal soon as its ageing storage facilities were expected to hit maximum capacity this week.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

In October 2024, Peru announced that it would renew its ageing air defense fleet with the purchase of a fleet of state-of-the-art fighter jets.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

While Takaichi has urged calm and said there would be no immediate disruptions, fears remain that naphtha shortages could further stress the country's healthcare system, already straining under an ageing population.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It is not surprising Barcelona are looking to replace an ageing Robert Lewandowski and an inconsistent Ferran Torres with Alvarez.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

They were both old and round, and they lived in their flat with a number of ageing Highland terriers who had names like Hamish and Andrew and Jock.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman